Unplugged Ceremony Scripts xo

Please Turn Your Phones Off During the Wedding Ceremony!

Couples may choose to announce an unplugged ceremony for several reasons.  And there are several reasons they might not. Some people say, "There's a sign to tell people to turn their phones off."  That's true!  But, it's also a cute sign that may be more eye-candy than a serious request. ​

You don't want phones ringing in the middle of your ceremony. 
In that case, you can ask that gusts set their phones to silent.  

You don't want guests to take pictures during the ceremony.
In this case, ask them to turn their phones off, or simply refrain from taking pictures during the wedding. You could compromise with a photo moment,  

You don't want your guests taking pictures to get in the way of your professional photographer.
In this case, you can let guests know that there are professional pictures they will have access to later.

You might feel like your guests don't need to be told to turn their phones off. 
This is a REALLY good point.  It may be insulting to ask your guests to turn off their phones because, who wouldn't?  It's a wedding!  duh!!!

You may have family and friends spread far and wide across the globe and want them there via phone or video.
This was very true during COVID.  But it's still true.  It's your wedding, you can work with your photographer regarding your expectations.  The ceremony pictures may not be that important or they could be staged at another time. 

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Unplugged Wedding Ceremony Script 1

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for joining us today.  Before we begin the ceremony, I’d like to ask you to refrain from sharing anything about the ceremony on social media until the reception.  Name and Name are coming together today in the celebration of their marriage and would like the focus at this time to be on the ceremony.  Thank you.  Let us begin!

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Unplugged Wedding Ceremony Script 2

Family, friends, and honored guests, on behalf of Name and Name, I would like to warmly welcome you to the celebration of their marriage. They wish to express their gratitude for each of you who has chosen to be here today.  During the ceremony this afternoon, we respectfully request that you silence and put away all cell phones and cameras so we can all be fully present at this moment. Thank you!  Let us begin…

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Unplugged Wedding Ceremony Script 3

Ladies and gentlemen, friends and family, welcome to Name and Name's Wedding!  I ask that you silence your phones and refrain from taking pictures during the wedding.  There are professional photographers here to catch all the important moments.  They will happily share those pictures with you when they are done.  Thank you very much, and let us begin…